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Controller
About Thalamus
Our mission is to help the right doctors practice at the right hospitals to treat the right patients. We leverage a passion for technology, medical education, equity, and data-driven research to optimize physician recruitment, starting with the medical residency recruitment process.
Our philosophy is that the opportunity to practice medicine in an ideal environment should be accessible to all, and ample medical research has shown that this results in patients getting better healthcare outcomes overall. We built a comprehensive interview management platform, backed by evidence-based research, to innovate, streamline, and optimize the residency recruitment process.
Role Description
At Thalamus, our Controller is a key finance leader responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance while managing the company's financial operations and enabling strategic growth. Reporting to the COO, the Controller serves as a strategic partner to the leadership team, balancing profitability with growth initiatives, building scalable financial processes, and improving operational efficiency.
The role combines accounting oversight, operational financial management, and strategic decision support, with an emphasis on building a strong foundation for scalability as the company grows. The Controller will lead efforts across financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and tool/system optimization to ensure data integrity, efficiency, and alignment with the company’s objectives.
You will...
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance by managing accounting processes and adhering to GAAP standards.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations by managing AR, AP, payroll, and expense policies to maintain efficiency and compliance.
- Deliver accurate financial reports and metrics while building scalable processes to support growth and decision-making.
- Optimize and maintain finance tools and systems to ensure data integrity, automation, and seamless operational workflows.
- Monitor cash flow and mitigate financial risks by managing capital allocation, insurance coverage, and risk management practices.
You should have…
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and CPA
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including 3+ years in a leadership role such as Controller.
- Prior experience in SaaS or subscription-based business models.
- Demonstrated success in a high-growth, startup environment, including working with venture-backed companies at Series B or later stages.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with audit readiness and financial compliance.
- Proficiency in SaaS financial metrics such as ARR, NRR, CAC, and gross margin.
- Expertise in managing accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, and expense policies.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable financial processes for a high-growth company.
- Experience delivering financial reports and analyses for leadership and board/investor updates.
- Strong analytical skills for financial modeling and scenario planning (e.g., profitability trade-offs, market expansion).
- Hands-on experience with financial tools and systems such as QuickBooks, Maxio, Ramp, and other automation tools.
- Proven track record of managing cash flow, treasury accounts, and capital allocation strategies.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Bonus
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA)
- CMA certification
- Familiarity with ERP systems or SaaS-specific reporting tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools.
- Experience working cross-functionally with teams like Product, Marketing, and Sales to align financial operations with business goals.
- Previous responsibility for building and scaling a Finance team or onboarding new financial resources.
- Understanding of venture capital financial reporting requirements, including investor updates and board materials.
- Familiarity with SaaS-specific revenue recognition challenges and nuances.
- Knowledge of tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including sales, payroll, and use taxes.
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000 and a grant of stock options. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
Our Commitment ...
Thalamus is a mission-driven organization centered on the belief that our company should model what we want of the US healthcare system, that the diversity of providers aligns with patient populations. We believe this is best achieved by building a team with a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, including “distance traveled.” Thalamus is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age, sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, and any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. We encourage those who really want to make an impact and who exemplify our core values to apply for our open positions.
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Thalamus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
Thalamus does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Thalamus reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Thalamus hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.
*This position is based in the United States, and you must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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